Component 1: Creating a sense of community
Component 1 focuses on services building a sense of community which promotes feelings of belonging and connectedness for all children, families and staff. This has been shown to have a positive effect on children’s mental health. It emphasises the importance of inclusion, positive relationships and collaboration towards building a sense of community for all involved in the service.Component 2: Developing children’s social and emotional skills
Social and emotional development involves developing the ability to recognise and manage emotions, show care and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, and handle challenging situations effectively.Component 3: Working with parents and Carers
The family is central to children’s mental health. Researchers have identified a range of family related risk and protective factors that influence children’s mental health. By working together with parents and carers, providing information and support, and helping families to develop support networks, early childhood services can make a significant difference to the mental health of children.Component 4: Helping children who are experiencing mental health difficulties
The early childhood years have been highlighted as a critical period when children are developing significant social, emotional and cognitive skills. When children experience mental health difficulties it can impact many areas of their lives, which emphasises the importance of intervening early.Looking for help or assistance?
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